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Dive Spot Guide•
Magu
Protected North Male Atoll wall dive with sharks, rays, and mantas.
Local operator required
Boat access and site setup are best handled by a local North Male operator or liveaboard.
A sheltered North Male Atoll wall dive with a shallow start, overhangs, and a relaxed profile that still keeps the blue water interesting.
About Magu
Magu is an easy, protected wall dive in North Male Atoll. The reef crest starts shallow and drops along a sheltered wall with small overhangs, giving divers a relaxed profile with room to watch the blue. It is known for rays, turtles, nurse sharks, occasional zebra sharks, and manta passes, with smaller critters such as nudibranchs, scorpionfish, and moray eels also reported.
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Research Estimate At Magu
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Magu?
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Magu Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 25m
Depth Note
Reef top is around 5 m and the wall drops to about 25 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer, clearer windows in the dry season and stronger marine-life action across late summer into autumn.
Typical Conditions
Calm to moderate on a protected wall, with generally clear water and occasional current.
Safety & Access At Magu
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Check overhangs carefully and keep appropriate distance from rays and sharks.
Access Restrictions
Not a casual shore-entry site; plan on guided boat access and follow the boat crew's briefing for currents and spacing.
Legal Notes
Follow Maldivian marine-park rules and your guide's instructions. Do not touch, stand on, or collect coral or wildlife.
Local Intel For Magu
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Suitable for a wide range of divers and described as easy and protected, with a wall profile and small overhangs that reward a relaxed pace.
Freediving
Works best for confident freedivers who stay conservative and manage their own limits. The wall and overhangs are more rewarding than the shallow crest alone.
Snorkeling
Limited to the shallowest edge and calm surface periods. It is not a standout snorkel site because the main feature is the dropping wall below.
Wildlife at Magu
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Magu
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Magu
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
